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A sumptuous meal. Ever wondered what you will get to eat in the local dhabas in Ladakh during your trip?

For the authentic Ladakhi food, you will have to go to a good restaurant in Leh. Expect Chinese dishes, and a simple but sumptuous meal like this one - Paratha, with dal, rajma, and a veggie :) Want to know more about Ladakh? Visit our blog - https://ladakhtaxibooking.com/blog/

Rangdum in an isolated region of the Suru Valley in Ladakh. On one side are the colourful hills while on the other side are rocky mountains and the Drang-drung glacier. Halfway between Kargil and Padum in Zanskar, this landscape is a sight to behold.
Here is a comparison of the valley in winter as compared to the summers.
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At 17,582 feet, Tanglang La Pass is the second highest pass in Ladakh. On the Manali-Leh highway, it is the highest point you will pass.
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Leh airport is called Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. Have you ever wondered who is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee?? The airport is named after the 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, an Indian statesman and monk, whose Spituk Monastery is in direct vicinity to the airfield.

As a Buddhist leader, he guided his followers through his personal example of a humble life as a celibate monk. He was deeply engaged with a number of welfare and minorities’ right issues. Though he made no claim to being a Tibetan leader, many of his works, dedicated to mobilising support for the Tibetan refugees when they first arrived in India seemed to make him one in practice. He was also a skilled administrator and Member of Parliament, he held some of the highest ministerial posts in the Government of India, including being head of the Minorities Commission. As a diplomat, he served as Ambassador of India to Mongolia for over 10 years from 1990. In 1986, in recognition of his distinguished service of high order to the nation, the President of India awarded him the second highest honour, “Padma Bhushan”. On his his birth anniversary, we remember the leader who helped put Ladakh on the world map.

Circa 1470 AD, King Bhagan reunited and strengthened Ladakh and founded the Namgyal dynasty. Lhachen Bhagan was a Basgo king who overthrew the king of Leh. He took on the surname Namgyal (meaning victorious) and founded a new dynasty which still survives today.

The picture shows the empire of kings Tsewang Namgyal and Jamyang Namgyal, in about 1560–1600 AD.

#didyouknow The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama. The Shanti Stupa was built to promote world peace and prosperity and to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism. It is considered a symbol of the ties between the people of Japan and Ladakh.

The Bara-lacha Pass at 4,890 meters, is one of the high passes you will cross on your way to Leh, from Manali. With Suraj Tal, the perpetual snow and cloud cover, it is one of the most scenic drives you will ever take.
But remember, a reliable vehicle and driver is the key to peacfully go through the long and arduous journey from Manali to Leh :) For bookings, write to us at info@ladakhtaxibooking.com

Ice Stupa is a form of glacier grafting technique that creates artificial glaciers, used for storing winter water (which otherwise would go unused) in the form of conical shaped ice heaps.

Ice Stupa was invented by Sonam Wangchuk in Ladakh and the project is undertaken by the NGO SECMOL. Launched in October 2013, the test project started in January 2014 under the project name The Ice Stupa project.

Thiksey Gompa is located on top of a hill approximately 19 kms from Leh. It is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh.
The view from the top of the monastery building is breathtaking.
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Coincidentally, our off-season is during the winters when the ponds freeze up, making it a haven for ice skating. Did you know that Ladakhi woman's team represented India in Challenge Cup of Asia in 2017?

Zanskar River is one of the tributaries of Indus River, that starts in the Zanskar valley, and meets the Indus at Nimmu, not far from Leh. The narrow and steep valleys and the fast flowing glacial water makes for some great rapids (up to Grade 4). One of the popular adventure activity to do in Ladakh.

Sending out a little prayer to the world
In Tibetan Buddhism, this is the most ubiquitous mantra and the most popular form of religious practice, performed by laypersons and monastics alike. It is also an ever present feature of the landscape, commonly carved onto rocks, known as mani stones, painted into the sides of hills or else it is written on prayer flags and prayer wheels.

Ice Stupa is a form of glacier grafting technique that creates artificial glaciers, used for storing winter water (which otherwise would go unused) in the form of conical shaped ice heaps.

Ice Stupa was invented by Sonam Wangchuk in Ladakh and the project is undertaken by the NGO SECMOL. Launched in October 2013, the test project started in January 2014 under the project name The Ice Stupa project.

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What do you know about Nubra valley?
Here you can see the valley giving you a ariel view of Deskit and Hundar village. Nubra is popular for it's sand dunes and Bactrian camel. Picture taken from Deskit Gompa.

Geography: tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley, 150 km north from Leh town
Average Altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

What do you know about Leh?
Here you can see Leh town, with the Main Bazaar road in the middle, and the Stok kangri in the background. Picture taken from Leh Palace.
Area: 45,110 km sq (17,420 sq mi)
Elevation: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
Population (2011): Total 30,870
Demographics and Languages: Ladakhi, Balti Urdu/Hindi, English

The long road to Leh. The nearly 500 kms to Leh, from Manali, the highway is one of the most picturesque roads in the country. Barren and treacherous at times, it provides for some majestic landscapes.

Ladakh is the Ice hockey capital of India. A rather unknown sport in the country, it is slowly gaining popularity in the higher Himalayan regions.
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